EP4147969A1 - Ensemble levier de commande pour commander un système d'aéronef - Google Patents

Ensemble levier de commande pour commander un système d'aéronef Download PDF

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EP4147969A1
EP4147969A1 EP21306248.2A EP21306248A EP4147969A1 EP 4147969 A1 EP4147969 A1 EP 4147969A1 EP 21306248 A EP21306248 A EP 21306248A EP 4147969 A1 EP4147969 A1 EP 4147969A1
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Arnaud Soulie
Patrick MOULENES
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Ratier Figeac SAS
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Priority to BR102022018168-3A priority patent/BR102022018168A2/pt
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C13/00—Control systems or transmitting systems for actuating flying-control surfaces, lift-increasing flaps, air brakes, or spoilers
    • B64C13/02—Initiating means
    • B64C13/04—Initiating means actuated personally
    • B64C13/042—Initiating means actuated personally operated by hand
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C13/00—Control systems or transmitting systems for actuating flying-control surfaces, lift-increasing flaps, air brakes, or spoilers
    • B64C13/02—Initiating means
    • B64C13/04—Initiating means actuated personally
    • B64C13/042—Initiating means actuated personally operated by hand
    • B64C13/0421—Initiating means actuated personally operated by hand control sticks for primary flight controls
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/04—Controlling members for hand actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G25/00—Other details or appurtenances of control mechanisms, e.g. supporting intermediate members elastically
    • G05G25/04—Sealing against entry of dust, weather or the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks

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  • the following description relates to a control lever assembly for controlling an aircraft system.
  • Aircraft control columns are used to control an aircraft. Such control columns act as control levers for controlling aircraft systems.
  • One such control lever is a side stick. Side sticks are connected to control surfaces of the aircraft. Such connections may be mechanical or electrical. Closing bellows are employed to seal between the moveable control lever and a housing. As such, ingress of detritus and dirt is restricted.
  • the control lever also known as a control stick, is moved to control the aircraft.
  • the bellows are mounted to the control lever and housing, and extend therebetween. A handle portion of the control lever protrudes from the bellows. The bellows flex to allow movement of the control lever.
  • the outer cover member may be an outer flange.
  • the outer cover member may comprise a skirt.
  • the skirt may extend circumferentially.
  • the rim may overlap the periphery of the outer cover member throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the rim may be free from exposure throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the inner cover member, the outer cover member and the housing may define a chicane configuration.
  • a first chicane path may extend between the outer cover member and the housing.
  • a second, return chicane path may extend between the inner cover member and the housing.
  • the arced surface may comprise a partial domed portion.
  • the outer cover member may comprise a sealing surface.
  • the sealing surface may be arced.
  • the sealing surface may comprise a partial domed portion.
  • the sealing surface may overlap the arced surface of the housing.
  • a minimum overlap of the sealing surface and the arced surface may be at least 3mm.
  • the sealing surface may be parallel with the arced surface.
  • the sealing surface may be spaced from the arced surface.
  • the sealing surface may be free from contact with the arced surface.
  • the outer cover member may be free from contact with arced surface.
  • the sealing surface may be spaced from the arced surface by a gap having a substantially constant width throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the gap may be between 0.5mm and 1mm.
  • the outer cover member may be rigid.
  • the control lever may be pivotable.
  • the control lever may be pivotable within the aperture.
  • the control lever may comprise a control shaft.
  • the outer cover member may extend from the control shaft.
  • the inner cover member may extend from the control shaft.
  • the handle portion may extend over at least part of the base portion.
  • the handle portion and housing may cover the base portion.
  • the handle portion may comprise the outer cover member.
  • the outer cover member may be integrally formed with the handle portion.
  • the outer cover member may be a one piece component with the handle portion.
  • the outer cover member may be towards a proximal end of the handle portion.
  • the base portion may comprise the inner cover member.
  • the inner cover member may be integrally formed with the base portion.
  • the inner cover member may be a one piece component with the base portion.
  • the inner cover member may be towards a distal end of the base portion.
  • the spacing between the inner cover member and the outer cover member may be constant.
  • a mount may mount the handle portion and the base portion.
  • the mount may set the spacing between the inner cover member and the outer cover member.
  • the arced surface may be a first arced surface.
  • the inner side of the housing may comprise a second arced surface.
  • the second arced surface may be an inner arced surface.
  • the second arced surface may comprise a partial domed portion.
  • the inner cover member may comprise a sealing surface.
  • the sealing surface may be an arced surface.
  • the sealing surface may comprise a partial domed portion.
  • the sealing surface of the outer cover member may be a first sealing surface and the sealing surface of the inner cover member may be a second sealing surface.
  • the second sealing surface may overlap the second arced surface of the housing.
  • a minimum overlap of the second sealing surface and the second arced surface may be at least 3mm.
  • the second sealing surface may be spaced from the second arced surface.
  • the second sealing surface may be free from contact with the second arced surface.
  • the inner cover member may be free from contact with second arced surface.
  • the second sealing surface may be spaced from the second arced surface by a gap having a maximum width of 1mm.
  • the gap may be between 0.5mm and 1mm.
  • the inner cover member may be on the base portion.
  • the rim of the aperture may be sandwiched between the upper and lower cover members throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the control lever assembly may be a multi-axis control lever assembly.
  • the control lever assembly may be a multidirectional control stick.
  • the control lever assembly may be a side stick assembly.
  • the control lever may be a side stick.
  • the control lever assembly may be a single-axis control lever assembly.
  • a control lever assembly for controlling an aircraft system, comprising: a housing having an outer side and an aperture; and a control lever extending through the aperture and movable in the aperture.
  • a control lever assembly for controlling an aircraft system comprising a housing with an aperture defined by a rim, a control lever extending through the aperture and movable in the aperture, the control lever comprising an upper cover and a lower cover wherein the rim of the aperture is sandwiched between the upper and lower covers throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • control lever assembly 10 is described below.
  • the control lever assembly 10 is shown in Figure 1 including a control lever arrangement 11 and a housing 30.
  • the control lever assembly 10 as shown is a side stick assembly for an aircraft system, however use of the arrangements described herein is envisaged with other control levers.
  • the lever arrangement 11 has a control lever 20.
  • the control lever 20 extends from the housing 30.
  • the control lever 20 is moveable. Movement of the control lever 20 may correspond to movement of a control system of an aircraft (not shown), for example a control surface. Actuation of the control system of an aircraft may be, for example, mechanical or electrical.
  • the control lever 20 protrudes from the housing 30.
  • the control lever 20 is movable relative to the housing.
  • the control lever 20 defines a handle 12.
  • the handle 12 is grippable by a user to operate the control lever 20.
  • Buttons 13 are mounted on the handle and are actuatable by the user.
  • the housing 30 comprises an outer side 33 and an inner side 34 (refer to Figure 2 ).
  • the housing includes a cover plate 30a.
  • the housing may include two or more components.
  • the components may include a base section 30b and the cover plate 30a.
  • the housing has a wall 32.
  • the wall 32 of the housing 30 has an outer surface 37 at the outer side 33.
  • the outer surface 37 defines an arced surface 37a.
  • the arced surface 37a is formed by a portion of the wall 32 of the housing 30.
  • the portion of the wall defined by the arced surface 37a defines at least a domed portion 39.
  • the control lever 20 extends from the domed portion 39.
  • the control lever 20 is pivotable about the proximal end.
  • the control lever arrangement 11 comprises a pivot mechanism 40.
  • the pivot mechanism 40 enables the control shaft 20a to pivot upon application of force by the user.
  • the base portion 21 is coupled to the pivot 41.
  • the control lever is a multi-axis control lever.
  • the control lever is a multi-directional control lever.
  • the control lever can pivot more than one direction and at more than one angle. The user can apply force to pivot the control lever at any angle or in any direction within the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the housing 30 defines a chamber 31.
  • the pivot mechanism 40 is within the chamber 31.
  • the pivot assembly 40 may be disposed external to the housing 30.
  • the base portion 21 extends in the chamber 31.
  • the base portion 21 is movable within the housing 30.
  • at least a part of the handle portion 24 extends in the chamber 31.
  • the housing 30 has an aperture 35.
  • the aperture 35 is defined by a rim 36.
  • the edge of the aperture forms the rim 36.
  • the aperture 35 extends through the housing wall 32 from the outer side 33 to the inner side 34.
  • the base portion 21 extends through the aperture 35.
  • the base portion 21 protrudes from the housing 30.
  • a protruding portion 21a acts as a mount 21b for the handle portion 24.
  • the base portion 21 is movable within the aperture 35.
  • the handle portion 24 extends in the aperture 35.
  • the wall 32 of the housing 30 has an inner surface 38 at the inner side 34.
  • the inner surface 38 defines a second arced surface 38a, the first arced surface being the arced surface 37a.
  • the second arced surface 38a is formed by a portion of the wall 32 of the housing 30.
  • the second arced surface 38a opposes the first arced surface to define the domed portion 39.
  • the domed portion 39 of the wall 32 has a thickness that is less than a thickness of the wall 32.
  • the thickness of the domed portion 39 is constant.
  • the first arced surface 37a and the second arced surface 38a are parallel.
  • the first arced surface 37a and the second arced surface 38a are parallel curved.
  • the aperture 35 extends between the first arced surface 37a and the second arced surface 38a.
  • the housing 30 is formed from of plastic. In embodiments the housing 30 is formed from of metal sheet. In other embodiments the housing is made of any other suitable material.
  • a sealing arrangement 60 is formed between the housing 30 and the control lever 20.
  • the handle portion 24 comprises a handle body 26.
  • An outer flange 61 extends from the handle body 26.
  • the outer flange 61 acts as an outer cover member.
  • the outer flange 61 is arranged to slide relative to the outer side 33 of the housing 30.
  • the outer flange 61 is a rigid flange.
  • the outer flange 61 has a lip 67.
  • the lip 67 defines a periphery of the outer flange 61.
  • the outer flange 61 defines a skirt.
  • the outer flange 61 forms a cover.
  • the outer flange 61 is configured to cover the aperture 35.
  • the outer flange 61 is integrally formed with the handle portion 24.
  • the outer flange 61 and handle portion 24 are a one-piece component.
  • the outer flange 61 is configured to cover the rim 36.
  • the outer flange 61 is integral with the control lever 20.
  • the outer flange 61 is integral with the base portion 21.
  • the outer flange 61 is configured to cover the aperture 35 throughout the range of movement of the control lever 20.
  • the outer flange 61 is configured to cover the rim 36 throughout the range of movement of the control lever 20.
  • the outer sealing surface 62 overlaps the outer surface 37 by 3mm. The overlap in embodiments is between 3mm and 4mm.
  • 'sealing' refers to the function and/or one or more features that act to restrict ingress past the feature.
  • 'cover' refers to the function and/or one or more features that extend over one or more features such that access to the one or more features is prevented or restricted.
  • the outer flange 61 is free from contact with the outer surface 37.
  • the outer sealing surface 62 is free from contact with the outer surface 37.
  • the outer sealing surface 62 is spaced from the outer surface 37.
  • the outer sealing surface 62 is spaced from the outer surface 37 by a gap 65.
  • the width of the gap 65 is constant over the range of the overlap between the outer sealing surface 62 and the outer surface 37.
  • a width of the gap 65 may be at least substantially constant throughout the range of movement of the control lever.
  • the width of the gap is 1mm.
  • the width of the gap 65 in embodiments is between 0.5mm and 1mm.
  • the outer flange 61 is formed from a polymer, such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK). In embodiments the outer flange is constructed using other suitable materials.
  • PEEK polyether ether ketone
  • the materials used in the sealing arrangement can be durable materials and the wear is minimised because there is no contact between the sealing surfaces.
  • the sealing arrangement described does not interfere between moving parts.
  • the friction and hysteresis of the described sealing arrangement do not vary depending on the deflection movement of the control lever.
  • the base portion 21 comprises a base body and an inner flange 63.
  • the inner flange 63 extends from the base body.
  • the inner flange 63 acts as an inner cover member.
  • the inner flange 63 is arranged to slide relative to the inner side 34 of the housing 30.
  • the inner flange 63 has a second lip 68.
  • the lip defines a periphery of the inner flange 63.
  • the inner flange 63 defines a skirt.
  • the inner flange 63 forms a cover.
  • the inner flange 63 is configured to cover the aperture 35.
  • the inner flange 63 is configured to cover the rim 36.
  • the inner flange 63 is integral with the control lever 20.
  • the inner flange 63 is integral with the handle portion 24.
  • the inner flange 63 is configured to cover the aperture 35 throughout the range of movement of the control lever 20.
  • the inner flange 63 is configured to cover the rim 36 throughout the range of movement of the control lever 20.
  • the inner sealing surface 64 overlaps the inner surface 38 by 3mm. In embodiments, the overlap is between 3mm and 4mm.
  • the inner flange 63 may act to seal when the control lever 20 is in a neutral, un-deflected position. In some such embodiments part of the inner flange 63 is offset from the rim 36 when the control lever 20 is in a deflected position. Accordingly, the space within the housing may be minimized.
  • the inner flange 63 is free from contact with the inner surface 38.
  • the inner sealing surface 64 is free from contact with the outer surface 38.
  • the inner sealing surface 64 is spaced from the inner surface 38.
  • the inner sealing surface 64 is spaced from the inner surface 38 by a second gap 66, wherein the first gap is the gap 65 between the outer sealing surface 62 and the outer surface 37.
  • the width of the second gap 66 is constant over the range of the overlap between the inner sealing surface 64 and the inner surface 38.
  • the width of the second gap 66 is constant over the entire range of motion of the control lever 20.
  • the width of the second gap 66 is 1mm. In embodiments, the width of the gap is between 0.5mm and 1mm.
  • the inner flange is formed from aluminium. In embodiments, the inner flange is made of plastic. In other embodiments, the inner flange is constructed using any other suitable material. In embodiments, the inner flange 63 may be omitted. In such an embodiment the sealing arrangement 60 may be formed solely between the outer flange 61 and the housing 30.
  • the outer and inner flanges 61, 63 have corresponding profiles.
  • the outer and inner sealing surfaces 62, 64 have corresponding profiles.
  • the aperture 35 has a substantially corresponding profile as the outer and inner flanges 61, 63. In embodiments, the aperture does not have a substantially corresponding profile as the outer and inner flanges 61, 63.
  • the outer and inner flanges 61, 63 overlap the housing 30 by substantially the same radial extent.
  • the lips 67, 68 of the outer and inner flanges 61, 63 are aligned.
  • the outer and inner sealing surfaces 62, 64 overlap the outer and inner surfaces 37, 38 of the housing respectively by substantially the same radial extent.
  • the extent of the inner flange 63 overlapping with the housing 30 may be smaller than the extent of the outer flange 61 overlapping with the housing 30 when control lever 20 is in the neutral position corresponding to Figure 2 .
  • the outer flange 61 and the inner flange 63 are parallel.
  • the outer flange and the inner flange 61, 63 are parallel curved.
  • the outer sealing surface 62, the inner sealing surface 64, the outer surface 37 and the inner surface 38 are all parallel curved.
  • the term parallel curved refers to the spacing between two curves being constant throughout the range of the curve.
  • the outer flange 61, inner flange 63 and the housing 30 define a chicane configuration.
  • the chicane configuration provides an elongated ingress path for detritus. Detritus includes foreign objects. Said elongated ingress route is not linear. The elongated ingress path is provided as a non-linear path.
  • the base portion 21 of the control shaft 20a has a first, distal, end 22 and a second, proximal, end 23.
  • the base portion 21 extends from the handle portion 24.
  • the base portion is attached to the handle portion at a distal end 22.
  • the base portion 21 is attached to a pivot assembly 40 at the proximal end 23.
  • the mount 21b is at the distal end of the base portion 21.
  • the inner flange 63 is towards the distal end 22.
  • the inner flange 63 is between the proximal end 23 and the mount 21b.
  • a connector 25 couples the base portion 21 with the mount 21b at the first end 23 of the base portion 21.
  • a securing arrangement 70 (refer to Figure 1 ) secures the handle portion 24 on the base portion 21. Once coupled, the base portion 21 and the handle 24 are able to move and pivot as a fixed structure.
  • the handle portion 24 comprises the outer flange 61.
  • the handle portion 24 and the outer flange 61 are integrally formed.
  • the handle portion 24 and the outer flange 61 are a one piece component.
  • the outer flange 61 may be removable from the handle portion 24.
  • the securing arrangement 70 comprises at least one fastening assembly 71.
  • a fastening assembly 71 is arranged on either side of the control lever 20.
  • the fastening assembly 71 has two fasteners 72.
  • the fastening arrangement has a joining apparatus 73.
  • the joining apparatus 73 is configured to receive the fasteners 72.
  • the fasteners 72 are configured to fasten the joining apparatus 73, the handle portion 24 and the base portion 21 together.
  • the securing arrangement 70 described is one of many potential embodiments of a securing arrangement. Any arrangement that secures the handle portion 24 and the base portion 21 to one another to form an integral component may be used.
  • the width of the first gap 65 may be set by the location of the coupling of the handle portion 24 and the base portion 21.
  • the base portion 21 comprises the inner flange 63.
  • the base portion 21 and the inner flange 63 are integrally formed.
  • the base portion 21 and the inner flange 63 are a one piece component.
  • the parts of the control lever 20 can be separated.
  • the handle portion 24 may be de-coupled from the base portion 21.
  • the de-coupling of the handle 24 from the base portion 21 can be achieved without de-coupling the base portion 21 from the pivot mechanism 40.
  • the base portion 21 therefore remains in the housing upon removal of the handle portion 24.
  • the inner flange 63 remains covering the rim 36 of the aperture 35. This is advantageous because the handle can be removed for maintenance, but the pivot mechanism and other components equipment remain protected by at least the inner flange 63. This helps prevent detritus from entering the housing 30 during maintenance. This helps maximize the working life of the control lever.
  • the control lever 20 is a multi-axis control lever.
  • the control lever 20 is a multidirectional control stick.
  • the control lever 20 is a side stick.
  • the initial, neutral, position of the control lever 20 is equidistant from the circumference of the rim 36.
  • the control lever 20 extends through the center of the aperture 35.
  • a force is applied by a user to the control lever 20 to move the control lever 20.
  • a force is applied to the control lever 20 to pivot the control lever 20.
  • the control lever 20 pivots in the first direction.
  • the control lever 20 is in a neutral, un-deflected, position.
  • the outer flange 61 and the inner flange 63 overlap the rim 36 of the aperture 35.
  • the rim 36 of the aperture 35 is received between the outer flange 61 and the inner flange 63.
  • the outer and inner flange 61, 63 overlap the outer and inner surfaces 37, 38 of the housing 30 by substantially equal distances on either side of the control lever 20.
  • the control lever 20 is moved into a deflected position.
  • the control lever 20 is deflected upon application of a force by a user.
  • the control lever 20 is shown at maximum deflection in Figure 3 .
  • the control lever 20 has been deflected in the first direction.
  • the first direction is towards the right hand side of Figure 3 .
  • the outer flange 61 and the inner flange 63 overlap the rim 36 of the aperture 35.
  • the rim 36 of the aperture 35 is received between the outer flange 61 and the inner flange 63.
  • the rim 36 is sandwiched between the outer and inner flanges 61, 63.
  • the rim 36 is covered by the outer and inner flanges 61, 63.
  • the outer and inner flanges 61, 63 overlap the outer and inner surfaces 37, 38 of the housing 30 by different distances on either side of the control lever 20.
  • the overlapping distance in the first direction (the right hand side) is greater in Figure 3 in comparison to the overlap in the first direction shown in Figure 2 .
  • the overlapping distance in the direction the control lever 20 has been deflected is greater in Figure 3 in comparison to the overlap in the first direction shown in Figure 2 .
  • the overlapping distance in a second direction, opposite the first direction (the left hand side) is less in Figure 3 in comparison to the overlapping distance in the second direction in Figure 2 .
  • the overlapping distance in the direction the control lever 20 has been deflected away from is less in Figure 3 in comparison to the overlapping distance in the second direction in Figure 2 .
  • the outer flange 61 overlaps the housing 30.
  • the outer flange 61 overlaps the outer surface 37.
  • the minimum overlapping distance 80 in the present embodiment is 3mm.
  • the minimum overlapping distance 80 may be 3mm to 4mm.
  • the inner flange 63 overlaps the housing 30.
  • the inner flange 63 overlaps the inner surface 38.
  • There is a second minimum overlapping distance 81 wherein the minimum overlapping distance is a first minimum overlapping distance 80.
  • the second minimum overlapping distance 81 is 3mm.
  • the second minimum overlapping distance 81 is 3mm to 4mm.
  • the first and second minimum overlapping distances 80, 81 are equal. In embodiments, the first and second minimum overlapping distances 80, 81 differ.
  • the force required to move the control lever 20 is applied to the handle portion 24.
  • the base portion 21 extends from the housing 30, a force to the base portion 21 to move the control lever 20.
  • control stick may not be multidirectional.
  • the control lever may be a single-axis control lever, for example a throttle control lever in an aircraft.
  • An advantage of the sealing arrangements described herein are that the ingress path into the housing for detritus is increased by the overlapping sealing surface.
  • the entry of detritus may be reduced to maximize the reliability of the device.
  • friction caused by movement of the control lever is minimized or removed.
  • the flanges slide over the housing.

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CN202211102351.4A CN115806043A (zh) 2021-09-13 2022-09-09 用于控制航空器系统的控制杆组合件
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